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Makowski, Marateck, Konopka & MarateckLaw Offices

We never seek attention but consistently garner it. We will give you every reasonable piece of advice we can back up with experience and education. We never cry wolf but sometimes dance with them.

We're a hard-working law firm that rarely, if ever, turns away a client. We know more than the other lawyers do.

We did it first, we do it best, we fight for our clients. Nobody will represent you better, not even your mother.

"The firm was recommended to me and I happily discovered I could get reasonably priced legal advice from true experts."

"Makowski, Konopka & Marateck exceeded my expectations at every turn. They were throroughly professional and catered to my individual needs."
-- Jennifer M.

Vincent Makowski

Attorney Vincent Makowski is a WWII veteran who served as a Navigator aboard a B-24 Liberator Bomber. Makowski received his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and his Juris Doctor from Dickinson School of Law in 1949.

Attorney Makowski has been practicing law for 60 years, assisting thousands of people during that time. He is a former District Attorney of Northumberland County, a Northumberland County Solicitor, and Solicitor for the Borough of Marion Heights.

His extensive legal expertise focuses primarily on Elder Law, Probate & Estates, and Corporate Law, as well as all other areas of the law covered by a general practice attorney.

Frank J. Konopka

Attorney Frank Konopka is a Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a Judge Advocate General. He received his undergraduate degree from Duquesne University and his Juris Doctor from Dickinson School of Law in 1971.

Attorney Konopka has previously served the local community as Assistant District Attorney of Northumberland County, Assistant County Solictor, Solicitor for Northumberland County's Tax Claim Bureau, and Solicitor for both the city of Shamokin and Marion Heights. In addition, Konopka served the same role for the county Sheriff and is currently the Solicitor for Centralia.

He has wide-ranging experience in Criminal Law, all aspects of Domestic Relations Law (divorce, child support, custody, etc.), and Real Estate Law. For the past 31 years, Konopka has served as President of the Shamokin-Coal Township Library and he is also a top-rated book reviewer for Amazon.com.

David Marateck

Attorney David Marateck received his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and attended the Dickinson School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1979.

Attorney Marateck has previously served as Solicitor for Kulpmont and the Shamokin-Coal Township Sewer Authority. Marateck is currently Solicitor for the Northumberland County Treasurer and the Shamokin Housing Association.

He has extensive experience in Bankruptcy Law, Social Security Disability Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Wills & Estates. Like his partners, Marateck also practices in all other areas of law included in General Practice.